Protective Order Violation in Virginia
1,761 cases across 40 jurisdictions · 2023–2024
According to 1,761 public court records from 2023–2024, Protective Order Violation cases across 40 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 47.7% and an average conviction rate of 47.7%. Statewide, 4.9% of Protective Order Violation charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $335.
Facing Protective Order Violation charges in Virginia? Dismissal rates range from 0.0% to 81.8% depending on the court. An attorney who knows your court can tell you what this means — free, no obligation.
Ask a Virginia attorney — freeDismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 40 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2023–2024 public court records. Last updated: December 2024
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Comparison by Court
| Jurisdiction | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate | Median Duration | Avg Fine | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 138 | 81.8% | 15.2% | 6.7 months | — | 11.0 months |
| Virginia Beach | 101 | 54.9% | 42.9% | 3.2 months | — | 10.8 months |
| Lynchburg | 94 | 66.2% | 29.9% | 4.7 months | $500 | 9.7 months |
| Greene County | 90 | 60.5% | 39.5% | 7.3 months | — | 10.9 months |
| Hampton | 87 | 32.4% | 48.6% | 4.8 months | $250 | 9.8 months |
| Stafford County | 73 | 60.3% | 38.2% | 6.1 months | — | 1.2 years |
| Campbell County | 68 | 52.5% | 42.6% | 2.9 months | — | 1.0 years |
| Norfolk | 63 | 26.3% | 65.8% | 3.5 months | — | 9.0 months |
| Chesterfield County | 60 | 52.3% | 43.2% | 3.7 months | $10 | 1.7 years |
| Danville | 59 | 21.4% | 78.6% | 1.0 years | $500 | 11.2 months |
| Rockbridge County | 58 | 65.4% | 34.6% | 10.1 months | — | 2.8 years |
| Suffolk | 56 | 25.5% | 74.5% | 3.5 months | $500 | 10.1 months |
| Henrico County | 44 | 41.2% | 55.9% | 4.2 months | — | 1.7 years |
| Smyth County | 41 | 32.4% | 67.6% | 2.8 months | $200 | 1.7 years |
| Washington County | 41 | 32.3% | 67.7% | 1.6 months | — | 1.3 years |
| Bristol | 38 | 79.4% | 20.6% | 15 days | — | 6.5 months |
| Nelson County | 38 | 13.9% | 83.3% | 3.7 months | — | 8.5 months |
| Tazewell County | 38 | 38.2% | 61.8% | 4.3 months | — | 8.7 months |
| Richmond City | 36 | 67.9% | 21.4% | 5.9 months | — | 9.8 months |
| Williamsburg | 36 | 65.4% | 34.6% | 4.9 months | — | 1.9 years |
| Chesapeake | 33 | 50.0% | 46.7% | 4.8 months | — | 9.6 months |
| Bedford County | 30 | 50.0% | 27.8% | 2.5 months | — | 10.3 months |
| Prince George County | 30 | 23.1% | 76.9% | 4.7 months | — | 11.1 months |
| Prince William County | 30 | 56.5% | 39.1% | 4.2 months | — | 1.9 years |
| Caroline County | 28 | 40.0% | 60.0% | 4.6 months | — | 2.9 years |
| Spotsylvania County | 28 | 50.0% | 42.9% | 5.8 months | — | 8.3 months |
| Hanover County | 27 | 28.0% | 68.0% | 1.8 months | — | 1.2 years |
| Frederick County | 26 | 23.1% | 76.9% | 3.8 months | — | 1.4 years |
| Henry County | 26 | 11.8% | 82.4% | 4.7 months | $88 | 8.9 months |
| Wise County | 26 | 47.6% | 52.4% | 3.3 months | $500 | 11.5 months |
| Loudoun County | 25 | 71.4% | 28.6% | 5.7 months | — | 7.1 months |
| Fauquier County | 23 | 17.4% | 82.6% | 3.8 months | — | 9.2 months |
| Wythe County | 23 | 5.9% | 94.1% | 4.7 months | — | 2.7 months |
| Brunswick County | 22 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 8.7 months | — | 1.5 years |
| Page County | 22 | 36.4% | 54.5% | 2.4 months | — | 8.3 months |
| Staunton | 22 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 15 days | — | 2.5 years |
| Rockingham County | 21 | 4.8% | 95.2% | 5.5 months | — | 1.3 years |
| Hopewell | 20 | 66.7% | 33.3% | 2.2 months | — | 11.1 months |
| Madison County | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.3 months | — | — |
| Middlesex County | 20 | 55.0% | 45.0% | 2.8 months | — | 1.0 years |
Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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Case Dismissed?
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 1,761 cases analyzed across 40 jurisdictions. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com
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